Multiple choice

Directions: In the following sentence, identify the word or words that are uncalled for (words which are redundant and are not required in the sentence) and should be omitted.

They followed after him, but could not overtake him.

  1. followed

  2. after

  3. him

  4. overtake

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The preposition "after" is unnecessary because the verb "followed" inherently means to go or come after someone. Including "after" creates a pleonasm, which is the use of more words than necessary to convey meaning.